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No Longer Human

By Junji Ito
Series: Junji Ito
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No Longer Human by Junji Ito is a graphic novel adaptation of Osamu Dazai's classic novel. It explores the life of Yozo Oba, a deeply troubled man struggling with alienation and identity. As he navigates the complexities of human relationships, his internal turmoil leads him on a path of self-destruction, captured in striking and haunting illustrations.
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If you're drawn to hauntingly beautiful art and a deeply psychological narrative, you may find this graphic novel an intriguing read. It explores the struggles of alienation and identity in a visually captivating way, making it a compelling choice for fans of dark, introspective storytelling.

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No Longer Human

Nothing can surpass the terror of the human psyche.

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Nothing can surpass the terror of the human psyche.

Mine has been a life of much shame.

I can’t even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being.

Plagued by a maddening anxiety, the terrible disconnect between his own concept of happiness and the joy of the rest of the world, Yozo Oba plays the clown in his dissolute life, holding up a mask for those around him as he spirals ever downward, locked arm-in-arm with death.

Osamu Dazai’s immortal—and supposedly autobiographical—work of Japanese literature is perfectly adapted here into a manga by Junji Ito. The imagery wrenches open the text of the novel one line at a time to sublimate Yozo’s mental landscape into something even more delicate and grotesque. This is the ultimate in art by Ito, proof that nothing can surpass the terror of the human psyche.

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No Longer Human by Junji Ito adapts Osamu Dazai's novel, turning its poignant story of alienation and existential despair into a haunting visual experience. Reviews praise Ito's ability to capture the protagonist's inner turmoil and the intricate artwork that enhances the narrative's haunting atmosphere. While some note that it retains the novel’s dark themes effectively, others mention that the graphic novel might feel intense for those unfamiliar with the original story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974707096

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 January 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 909g

Pages: 616

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About the Author

Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles include Tomie and Uzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films; Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film; and his short story collections Fragments of Horror, Shiver and Frankenstein, all of which are available from VIZ Media. Ito’s influences include classic horror manga artists Kazuo Umezz and Hideshi Hino, as well as authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft.

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